Enhance the Entrance to Your Home – Inside and Out. When we walk or drive through the streets of residential communities, our eyes tend to rest on certain homes – those we find attractive for one reason or another. Curb appeal is important for a number of reasons, including keeping up home values in the…
There are many ways to make the most of a small bathroom space and even make it seem bigger. A small square footage allows opportunity for creative use of space and unique storage options. What matters most to you in a bathroom should be your guide in determining the fixtures and furnishings to be used…
The roof represents a major expense when building or renovating a house. It is also the most vulnerable exterior surface, with constant exposure to bombarding by Mother Nature’s harshest elements: pounding rain, snow, ice, scorching sun, wind-driven falling debris, and growing and spreading algae or moss. Even so, the average life expectancy of a roof…
What is hard water? Water that contains high concentrations of minerals such as calcium and magnesium is considered hard. These minerals can gradually build up in fixtures and appliances, causing deposits in plumbing pipes all throughout the house. These deposits can lead to dingy, scratchy clothes from the washing machine and itchy skin and dull…
An ice dam is a mass of ice that forms along the edge of a sloped roof when certain winter conditions occur. If not removed, an ice dam can damage your roof, gutters, and downspouts, and lead to water damage inside your house. What causes an ice dam to form? An ice dam forms when…
Basement windows and doors are not only a source of light and fresh air, but are required by national and state residential building codes. Egress options may not be top of mind when building or renovating your home, but they are actually a critical component that require very specific attention. If you can picture a…
A high percentage of homes will, at some point, experience some form of dampness or water damage in the basement, whether the damage is from flooding, a faulty appliance, a pipe leak, or some other unforeseen circumstance. Homeowners should be concerned about the potential for water damage and take steps to keep water out or…
Smart People Love Smart Homes The dictionary defines the term smart home as a home that is “equipped with lighting, heating, and electronic devices that can be controlled remotely by phone or computer.” Tasks most homeowners are used to handling themselves can now be automated to make life easier and getting things done more efficiently.…
Explanation of benefits for Aqua Guard coatings for glass shower panels Design trends and preferences in recent years have increased the popularity of frameless glass shower enclosures. Whether full length or half wall, glass panels add a simple, clean look to a bathroom and let beautiful tilework show through. Over time, however, soap scum builds…
Storm damage/insurance claims – what should a homeowner do in the event of some kind of damage. Southeastern Pennsylvania sees its fair share of rain, wind, and snowstorms and other severe weather events year round. Prolonged frigid temperatures in the winter and rainstorms followed by flash flooding in the summer can wreak havoc on homes…